Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice.
-Riding the express train is a pleasure, the cars are air-conditioned.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice.  
-Riding the express train is a pleasure, the cars are air-conditioned.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence is a comma splice because the two independent clauses are connected by a comma without an appropriate conjunction or punctuation. To fix it, a conjunction such as "but" or "although" could be used along with a comma or a period could be used to create two separate sentences.

Select “Correct” If the Sentence Is Punctuated Correctly, “Run-On” If